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Need Gift Ideas?

Katy Mark3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Each year, our Children’s Department at the Washington-Centerville Public Library puts together a list of some our favorite books from the current year that would make great gifts for children. If you’re in need of holiday gift ideas for the little readers in your life, check out this year’s list here!

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HANDBAG ORGANIZATION

Katy Mark9 years ago3 years ago04 mins

How many handbags do you have?  How many do you actually love and use?  Like clothing, we only use about 20% of the handbags we own.  Some people are constantly looking for the “perfect” bag, some are addicted to handbags (the never ending colors, shapes, sizes are as intoxicating as shoes!) and some impulse buy any bag…

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Great Date Nights

Katy Mark11 years ago3 years ago04 mins

It’s that rare occasion, a trifecta of sorts: the babysitter is booked, the evening is reserved find a Great Date Nights in Dayton.

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51 FREE things to do this Summer!

Katy Mark9 years ago3 years ago03 mins

As the initial summer excitement wears off, going to the pool or the park everyday starts to lose its charm, and everyone starts looking for something to do.  The easy solution would be to turn on the TV, and the expensive solution would be to go to the Zoo.  Dayton Parent, however, has the perfect…

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Understanding Anxiety and Depression: Self-care, Motherhood, and When to Seek Help

Katy Mark6 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Understanding Anxiety and Depression: Self-care, Motherhood, and When to Seek Help

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Jurassic Quest is coming to Cincinnati Aug. 21-30 at Coney Island

Katy Mark6 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Jurassic Quest is coming to Cincinnati Aug. 21-30 at Coney Island. Jurassic Quest has transformed into a drive-thru event this year, running Aug. 21-30 at Coney Island. The exhibit includes an online audio tour that will take guests throughout the exhibit where they will encounter some of the largest dinosaurs to ever roam the earth….

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5 Tips for Summer-Reading Success

Katy Mark3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

With summer already underway, you may have started trying to figure out how you’re going to keep your kids interested in reading this summer. Here are some tips to encourage a summer full of reading: 1. Keep books everywhere—in the playroom, in the bedroom, in the car. The more accessible books are, the more they’ll get read….

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2015 Ohio State Fair

Katy Mark11 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Concerts, livestock competitions, games, a fine arts exhibition, entertainment, food and more at the 2015 Ohio State Fair!

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Preschool Promise PLUS

Katy Mark5 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Preschool Promise PLUS is a publicly funded initiative created to ensure that more Montgomery County children have the opportunity to attend one year of high-quality Preschool.

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The Dayton Foundation Opens ScholarshipCONNECT for 2020-2021 Applications

Katy Mark6 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The Dayton Foundation Opens ScholarshipCONNECT for 2020-2021 Applications

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